I started fieldquartering and packing my deer out in a military ALICE pack during the '82 season. Since then I've done over 300. As far as I'm concerned it's the only way to get a deer from the field to the vehicle. This is my method.
What politics are you referring to? I'm not trying to be argumentative with this question, Red has the right to restrict whatever conversations he wants on his site and he has tasked you guys in helping him with that. I'm just trying to understand the limits. It seems that whether or not it's legal in your State and the potential to spread disease are both relevant to the decision on whether to pack out or not. Or did I miss a post that was deleted or something?
My wording could have been better. The discussion of CWD often gets into conspiracies and/or politics. Please let's not go there.
In Ohio, I have to check the deer in, by phone or internet. Then, once I have my 18 digit confirmation number, I can quarter and pack it out. I use the gutless method. Game warden said I’d be considered a poacher if I didn’t have my 18 digit number. I don’t have to have evidence of sex.
I just found out the same and bought a pop up 28 because of it. I'll be packing them out this year.I'm not sure you did. There was a couple threads a few weeks ago about the CWD info and it was discussed freely. There some good info in them. Do a search for CWD and you should be able to find them.
I agree about wanting to pack them out. I recently found out it's legal in MD. I've been looking into packs since season ended. I'll be packing them out next year.
You have indeed cut up a lot of deer to find that joint in the back leg that easy! I know where it is but don't navigate it that easy. Great way to carry a head out too, I'll be using that.I started fieldquartering and packing my deer out in a military ALICE pack during the '82 season. Since then I've done over 300. As far as I'm concerned it's the only way to get a deer from the field to the vehicle. This is my method.
My dad is always amazed when I just cut right through the ham. Same thing for the joints that break the shoulder down into pieces. It's immensely satisfying to break a deer down with just a Havalon or pocket knife.You have indeed cut up a lot of deer to find that joint in the back leg that easy! I know where it is but don't navigate it that easy. Great way to carry a head out too, I'll be using that.
Here is our very own @WHW. Once he showed me his method, I don’t drag unless it’s a short drag or not legal. When at my camp, I may get the deer with my atv but clean it on the ground at the camp. I don’t even have a skinning rack. Just too easy this way.
And if you want to hang them, I came across this video years ago and made one but never used it. Pretty neat and packable.
Hey guys I wanted to get your opinion's on quartering/butchering deer in the field and packing them out vs dragging them out. I started hunting some big swamp public land and have been hunting up to 2 miles away from the car. In most situations I am alone, but could get help if needed. The only issue is I hunt over an hour from home so I hate to hassle a buddy to drive over to help. Has anybody tried to do this? Do your prefer this over dragging/ is it worth the hassle? What are some key items I would need to do this besides the obvious knife, game bags, and pack.
Gents, I'd like to comment on the politics of this as well, but our host @redsquirrel has requested us to leave this to other sites. Please let's stay focused on the idea of quartering vs dragging.
I think @sureshotscott was just trying to calm things down before they got going. The discussion to date has been fine. Discussion of the laws as they relate to us is fine. Discussion of how one party or group or another opposes such laws would be over the line.What politics are you referring to? I'm not trying to be argumentative with this question, Red has the right to restrict whatever conversations he wants on his site and he has tasked you guys in helping him with that. I'm just trying to understand the limits. It seems that whether or not it's legal in your State and the potential to spread disease are both relevant to the decision on whether to pack out or not. Or did I miss a post that was deleted or something?
Where have you seen that you can't do it in NJ? A couple years ago they added a wanton waste law but I still interpret that as being allowed to quarter it up.I totally want to quarter out, but in NJ, it is a no go. I accept that. Just curious about PA and also the new info. on CWD. Not trying to stir the pot at all.
Where have you seen that you can't do it in NJ? A couple years ago they added a wanton waste law but I still interpret that as being allowed to quarter it up.
Hmm.. Maybe they changed the wording again and I haven't read it since.“.... Make every effort to retrieve your game, remove the animal from the field—except entrails may be left discretely in the field—consume the edible portions and properly dispose of the remains such as bagged in your household trash.”
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My take is that everything has to be removed except the entrails. I wasn’t precise in my wording. I can see how quartering is allowable, but may not really buy the hunter anything.
Hmm.. Maybe they changed the wording again and I haven't read it since.
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Been meaning to make a vid, but I basically do the exact same think as the gentleman above. However I usually de-bone the hams and will get in for the tenderloins (which you can also do without gutting)... Ended up handing the head and cape over to my buddy to carry out. A large buck with head and cape is still some work packing out, but still Wayyy better than a drag! Used to use the ALICE pack, but use a MOLLE now.
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